Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 762: Relating to: grants for testing privately owned wells and providing education, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 762 creates a state grant program to fund testing and mapping of privately owned wells to assess groundwater quality and contamination. It provides up to $10,000 per grant to counties, cities, villages, or towns for well testing and geologic studies, and up to $10,000 to health departments for public education on well testing. The bill requires grant recipients to submit anonymized testing results to the Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, while directing municipalities to inform residents about well testing importance. The program is funded with $2.5 million annually from the environmental fund, with rule-making authority granted to the Department of Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 799: Relating to: a health professional assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 799 establishes a voluntary, confidential health professional assistance program for licensed health care providers (like doctors and nurses) in Wisconsin who may have conditions affecting their ability to practice safely. The bill requires credentialing boards to participate in the program for specific licenses, charges a $70 fee per participating credential (paid with license fees), and mandates the program to provide science-based support, including evaluation and treatment. It protects participants from civil liability and ensures confidentiality, while allowing colleagues or boards to report concerns without legal risk. The program operates through a contracted entity meeting specific qualifications, focusing on early intervention rather than disciplinary action.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 781: Relating to: excluding costs funded by referenda from shared costs for the purpose of determining general equalization aids for school districts. (FE)

SB 781 modifies how Wisconsin calculates state aid for public school districts by excluding costs funded through voter-approved referendums from the "shared cost" formula. Specifically, it removes referendum-funded expenditures (like those for capital projects or debt service) when determining eligibility for general equalization aid, which directly affects school districts relying on such local funding. The bill creates new rules to exclude referendum-authorized levies and related debt service from the calculation, ensuring these costs don't reduce state aid payments. This change aims to prevent school districts from losing state funding due to referendum-based spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 758: Relating to: sales tax exemption certificates for the sale of precious metal bullion. (FE)

AB 758 modifies Wisconsin tax statutes to remove the requirement for sellers to obtain exemption certificates when selling precious metal bullion that qualifies for existing tax exemptions under specific sections (like 77.54(5)(a)3.). This directly affects businesses selling precious metal bullion (e.g., gold or silver coins/bars) that meet these exemption criteria. The key change simplifies tax administration by eliminating the need for sellers to collect and verify proof of exemption for these transactions. The bill does not alter the tax exemption status itself but streamlines the process for qualifying sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 756: Relating to: coverage of sterilization procedures and patient education and counseling under health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

SB 756 requires health insurance plans in Wisconsin to cover sterilization procedures (such as vasectomies or tubal ligations) and associated patient education/counseling if the plan already covers other contraceptive services. This applies to all health insurance policies and plans that provide contraceptive coverage under existing rules. The bill amends Wisconsin Statute 632.895 to explicitly include sterilization under the same coverage requirements as other contraceptives. It takes effect for new policy years beginning in 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 711: Relating to: coverage and reimbursement of emergency ambulance services under health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

SB 711 requires health insurance plans (including preferred provider plans and self-insured government plans) to cover emergency ambulance services provided by non-participating ambulance providers at specific rates. It mandates payment at the lowest of: (1) a mutually agreed rate, (2) a local government-set rate, or (3) 350% of the Medicare rate for the same area. The bill also requires insurers to pay ambulance providers directly within 30 days for clean claims, prohibits billing patients for extra costs beyond standard copays/deductibles, and excludes air ambulance services from coverage. This directly affects health insurance plans, ambulance providers, and patients receiving emergency ambulance care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 740: Relating to: online clearinghouse of information for small businesses in Wisconsin. (FE)

SB 740 would create an online hub for Wisconsin small businesses, managed by the state department, to centralize key information. The clearinghouse must include details on government contract bidding opportunities, economic development programs, business training events, licensing requirements, and tax/fee obligations. It requires coordination with state agencies (like economic development and revenue departments), local governments, and economic organizations to compile and publish this information. The bill directly affects Wisconsin small businesses seeking to navigate state regulations, contracts, and support programs. The online resource aims to simplify access to state-level business support information.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 754: Relating to: coverage of tests for sexually transmitted diseases by health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

AB 754 requires most health insurance plans and disability policies covering preventive care to cover home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), including HIV. It mandates coverage when a healthcare provider deems the test medically necessary and orders it directly or through a standing order. The law defines "home test kits" as products meeting CDC or FDA guidelines, allowing self-collection outside clinical settings. This applies to plans covering primary care or preventive services, including laboratory processing costs for approved kits.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 757: Relating to: coverage of tests for sexually transmitted diseases by health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

This bill requires health insurance plans covering state or local government employees (including disability insurance and self-insured health plans) to cover FDA-approved home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, when medically necessary and ordered by a healthcare provider. It defines "home test kits" as self-collection products meeting CDC/FDA standards (like CLIA waivers or FDA approval) for use outside clinical settings. Coverage must include all associated lab processing costs for qualifying kits. The law applies to government-affiliated health plans, effective 4 months after publication.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 775: Relating to: cost-sharing cap on epinephrine delivery systems under health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

AB 775 limits out-of-pocket costs for epinephrine delivery systems (like EpiPens) under specific health insurance plans. It caps cost-sharing at $60 for two doses of these devices, applying to disability insurance policies and self-insured health plans covering government entities (such as state agencies, schools, or local governments). Insurers cannot charge more than $60 per two-dose supply regardless of the device type, though they may charge less. The law takes effect for plan years beginning after its publication date.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 755: Relating to: coverage of sterilization procedures and patient education and counseling under health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

AB 755 requires health insurance plans to cover sterilization procedures and related patient education/counseling services, just like other contraceptive benefits. This directly affects health insurers and patients seeking these specific reproductive health services. The bill amends existing law to explicitly include sterilization procedures and counseling under the same coverage requirements applied to other contraceptive services. It applies to new policy years beginning after the effective date, with some exceptions for collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 710: Relating to: Wisconsin Shares payments to tribal-regulated child care providers. (FE)

SB 710 expands Wisconsin Shares child care assistance to tribal-regulated providers operating under tribal licensing authority on tribal land. It creates a new eligibility category for tribal child care providers who meet federal requirements (42 USC 9858) and have a state agreement. Families using Wisconsin Shares can now choose these tribal providers as an option, alongside licensed centers and school-based programs. The bill ensures tribal providers can access state payments while aligning with federal child care funding rules.

Topics ✓ Education

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